Restaurants

Taste of India Closes in Woodley Park, New Irish Bar (McIntyre’s?) Coming

By Prince Of Petworth

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2621 Connecticut Avenue, NW

A tipster sends word about the recently closed Taste of India:

“With the recent closure of Murphy’s of DC leaving us bereft, there’s a wee bit o’ sunshine on the horizon. While nothing will replace Murphy’s, particularly with it’s roaring fireplace on nights like this, “Taste of India” closed a couple of weeks ago and the folks who own Maddy’s are turning the space into … an Irish bar. Rumor is that the new space will be named “McIntyre’s” and is slated to open “sometime in March”.”

Ed. Note: Maddy’s currently has located in Dupont at 1726 Connecticut Ave. NW and at 13th and L St, NW.

In November we learned Murphy’s was closing after almost 30 years in Woodley Park and would be replaced by Italian restaurant Bar Civita.

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Former Murphy’s space at 2609 24th St, NW

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More info on Fig & Olive coming to CityCenter

By Prince Of Petworth

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934 Palmer Alley, NW

A liquor license placard posted out front says Fig & Olive will be a:

“French restaurant with a total occupancy load of 528. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement, Sidewalk Café with 54 seats and Summer Garden with 54 seats.”

You can check out the menus for their other locations here. Opening in CityCenter this spring. Updates when we get closer.

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Located on the east side of the pavilion:

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New 24 Hour Take Out Surfside Opens in Dupont – All Items Under $10

By Prince Of Petworth

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1800 N Street, NW just west of Connecticut Ave

We knew it’d be early January for the 24 hour Surfide opening in Dupont – and today’s the day. Eater DC reports:

“All items at the walk-up, 24-hour taco stand are under $10. The hours should appeal to Dupont’s bar crowd. “I just feel that D.C. is becoming more of a 24-hour city,” Blair said. “With all the hotel guests and taxi drivers and people in the hospitality industry, there are like 1,000 places in New York that are 24 hours, and only a couple in D.C.”

In other Menu News – Here’s SweetGreen’s just released Winter Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“We’re excited to share sweetgreen’s new seasonal winter menu, featuring winter favorites like butternut squash, Portobello mushrooms, citrus, and sweetgreen’s signature warm grains. These energizing dishes are perfect for any New Year’s/healthy resolutions stories you might be working on, particularly the new Detox Salad. The menu also features a brand new offering, bok choy, chicken + lentil stew, a fresh interpretation of a winter classic and the very first stew to debut on sweetgreen’s menu.

Bok Choy, Chicken + Lentil Stew with quinoa + farro, lentil chickpea soup, bok choy, cilantro, peppers, red onion, roasted chicken, topped with housemade carrot chili vinaigrette

Detox Salad with shredded kale + organic arugula, watercress, spicy broccoli, red onion, pears, umami walnuts, avocado, topped with housemade seasonal detox dressing (with detoxifying ingredients like lemon, ginger, garlic, and chili powder)

Portobello, Squash + Wild Rice Bowl with organic wild rice + shredded kale, warm Portobello mushrooms, butternut squash, caramelized onions, beets, basil, topped with housemade miso sesame ginger dressing

Organic Sweet Potato Kale Soup made with organic sweet potatoes and kale

Hibiscus Lime Tea”

“The Pitch Sports Bar: Awesome Addition to Petworth” – Have a Look Inside and at the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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4015 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

The Pitch: Awesome Addition to Petworth

This restaurant/bar is a great addition to the neighborhood. I had the shrimp and jerk chicken tacos tonight, which were really good. The beer was fresh and tasty, and the owners and manager were friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere and this place definitely deserves a shout out.”

Ed. Note: I gave them some love last week. Here’s a look inside:

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More photos after the jump. (more…)

George Pelecanos first featured Author at Brookland’s new Politics & Prose at Busboys and Poets

By Prince Of Petworth

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625 Monroe Street, NE

From an email:

“We are so pleased to announce the *grand opening* of Politics & Prose @ Busboys and Poets Brookland (625 Monroe Street NE)!

And who better to kick off this partnership than Washington’s finest mystery writer? Our launch event is Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30pm featuring George Pelecanos, bestselling author and a producer and Emmy-nominated writer on the HBO series The Wire and Treme. He’ll be celebrating the publication of his latest title, The Martini Shot. The event is free and open to the public.”

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